VERTOU, France (Dec. 13, 2025) (Interstat) — UKS Lodz W delivered a significant upset Saturday, defeating Anderlecht 3-2 in a UEFA Women’s Champions League group stage match at Stade des Echalonnières.

The Polish side, a heavy underdog, defied a pre-game projection that gave Anderlecht an 85% chance to win. Defender Anna Rędzia opened the scoring in the 13th minute. Midfielder Dominika Kopińska netted the decisive goal in the 49th, finishing a 90-minute performance with a goal and an assist.

Anderlecht mounted a comeback with Allie Thornton scoring twice, including a 90th-minute strike, but the Belgian club fell short. The result marked a winning start to the European campaign for Lodz, while Anderlecht began with a loss.